Any proposal to extend the tenure of Supreme Court judges should be decided by the people through a referendum, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa said.

Addressing a public gathering, Rajapaksa claimed the government had lost the people’s trust by failing to fulfil its election promises and by imposing an unfair tax burden amid the rising cost of living.

He alleged that farmers, fishermen, students, businesses and investors were struggling due to fertiliser shortages, increasing food prices, high taxes and rising utility costs.

Rajapaksa also criticised the government’s handling of crime, claiming organised criminal activity continued despite repeated assurances from the authorities. He further alleged that prisons were becoming overcrowded because of delays in forensic reports and court proceedings.

Referring to the proposed constitutional amendment to extend the retirement age of Supreme Court judges, Rajapaksa claimed the government was giving priority to the issue despite opposition from legal and judicial fraternity

He said that if the government considered extending the tenure of Supreme Court judges a national priority, it should seek the approval of the people through a referendum.

Rajapaksa also urged supporters to strengthen the SLPP at the grassroots level, saying the party aimed to build a modern political movement capable of meeting the aspirations of the country’s younger generation. (Newswire)

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